VV: ULTIMATUM Hollow guide
The VV: ULTIMATUM Hollow is the consume-to-evolve faction with the highest skill ceiling. This Hollow guide covers the full evolution chain to Arrancar, all Hollow trait slots and the complete Hollow trait list — traits are exclusive to Hollow and Arrancar, so they matter a lot here.
VV: ULTIMATUM Hollow evolution chain
Starting form · 2 trait slots
Eat enough Hollows · minor stats
Destroy objects + kill Hollows · 3 slots
Defeat players/enemies · best form · 4 slots
Press L · resets base stats
Hollow trait slots by stage
| Stage | Trait slots |
|---|---|
| Base Hollow / Menoscar | 2 |
| Adjuchas / Adjucar | 3 |
| Vasto Lorde / Arrancar | 4 (locked & permanent after Arrancar) |
Full VV: ULTIMATUM Hollow trait list
Traits are visual mutations that grant passive stats. They are only active during Resurrección once you are an Arrancar, and become permanent after evolving — so choose carefully. Get traits by defeating other Hollows around the map; you can refuse a dropped trait.
| Trait | Effect | Tier | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Skin | +4% Melee Defense, +35% Posture Regen | S | Melee / Tank |
| Wings | +3% Move Speed, +5% Shunpo Stamina, +3% Shunpo Speed | S | Mobility / All |
| Deadly Claws | +3% Hakuda Damage, +0.1 Max AP | S | Hakuda / Melee |
| Tailbone | +20% Cero Damage, Cero 25% thinner | S | Cero (aim-heavy) |
| Innocuous Presence | Hides name & Reiatsu, +20s Resurrección, +5% Move Speed | S | PvP / Ambush |
| Skinny | +7.5% Move Speed, -1.2% Melee Defense | A | Speed / Kite |
| Dense Muscles | +1% Weapon Dmg, +1% Hakuda Dmg, +45s Resurrección | A | Hybrid Melee |
| Tentacles | 16% chance to poison on melee, -1% Weapon Dmg | A | DoT Pressure |
| Giant | +5% Melee Def, +2% Kido Def, -5% Move Speed | A | Tank / Bruiser |
| Back Scales | Cero charges 12% faster, +45s Resurrección, -5% Cero Dmg | B | Cero Utility |
| Energized | +2% Kido Dmg, weapon damage scales off Kido | B | Kido / Hybrid |
| Exoskeleton | +2% Melee Def, +5 Posture, +15% HP pack, -2% Move Speed | B | Defensive |
| Horns | +35% Cero width, +10% Cero length (no damage) | C | Cero ease-of-aim |
Trait data: community wikis, June 2026. Individual trait drop rates are not officially published. Tiers are community opinion.
Best Hollow / Arrancar trait setups
- Melee build (4 slots at Vasto Lorde): Iron Skin + Deadly Claws + Wings + Dense Muscles.
- Cero build: Tailbone + Innocuous Presence + Wings + Back Scales.
- Clan: Cifer (S, Kido) → Jaegerjaquez (A, Hakuda) — see all clans.
- Charms: Raid Boss + Adrenaline Junkie for aggressive outnumbered fights — see Spirit Charms.
VV: ULTIMATUM VV: ULTIMATUM Hollow — FAQ
How do you evolve a Hollow in VV: ULTIMATUM?
Eat Hollows to become Menos, destroy objects and kill Hollows to reach Adjuchas, defeat players and enemies to reach Vasto Lorde, then press L to become an Arrancar.
Are traits only for Hollow in VV: ULTIMATUM?
Yes. Traits are exclusive to the Hollow/Arrancar faction — Shinigami and Quincy have no trait system.
What are the best Hollow traits?
Iron Skin, Deadly Claws, Wings and Tailbone are top S-tier picks. Use Iron Skin + Deadly Claws + Wings + Dense Muscles for melee, or a Tailbone Cero setup.
Evolution farming tips and Hollow FAQ
The Hollow climb is the longest in the game, so farm it deliberately. Hunt other Hollows around the map to fuel each evolution and to drop the Traits you want — and remember you can refuse a trait you don't like. Push all the way to Vasto Lorde before pressing L to become an Arrancar, because the transform resets your base stats and permanently locks your four traits. Roll a Cifer clan with free rerolls before you commit, since it extends your Resurrección uptime.
Hollow FAQ
How long does it take to become an Arrancar?
It's a multi-stage grind: eat Hollows to reach Menos, destroy objects and kill Hollows for Adjuchas, then defeat players and enemies for Vasto Lorde before transforming. Plan for a serious time investment.
Can you change Hollow traits after becoming Arrancar?
No. Traits lock permanently when you become an Arrancar, so farm your ideal four at Vasto Lorde first.
Are Hollow traits worth it over other factions' systems?
Traits are a real power lever, but they only activate during Resurrección. They make Hollow strong but reward players who commit to the grind and time their release windows.